Tour of Colosseum Underground, Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Immerse yourself in the history and ruins of Ancient Rome with exclusive access to the restricted areas of the Colosseum

Highlights

• Skip the long queues to enter the busy Colosseum
• Get exclusive access to areas not included in regular visits
• Dig into ancient history and architecture with an archeologist
• Learn about the games and walk the paths of Gladiators
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Enjoy full on-site assistance

About

Get exclusive access to areas of the Colosseum not available to regular ticket holders, the Undergrounds, and explore the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with an expert guide.

Skip the line and explore the world’s most visited monument, in the most complete way! Descend into the Underground section with an archeologist to see the ongoing excavations. Find yourself backstage at the most famous games in Ancient Rome and walk the steps of the Gladiators before the fights. Be surprised by the behind-the-scenes logistics and technology.
Then go up to the ground level and learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers. Travel back in time as you delve into the history of Ancient Rome and find out about the social and political function of this mighty amphitheater.
Complete your Colosseum experience by going further up to the 1st tier from where you’ll be amazed by the spectacular view over the Arena, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of Venus.
Enjoy a short break to further explore the Colosseum on your own, then head together towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour.

Immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples at the Roman Forums and visit the Palatine Hill, where the legend of Romulus and Remus sets the foundation of the city. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of the Empire and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Circus Maximus.

Important information

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup and to clear security checks. The tour will start once inside the Colosseum and we will leave the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
• Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved
• The Colosseum tour is wheelchair-accessible, the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill tour is not
• Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
• This tour is subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
• All travellers must present proof of ID (passport/driver’s licence) in order to be admitted to the Colosseum. Travellers without an identification document might not be allowed to enter
• This tour will have a maximum of 20 participants

Meeting point

Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. Look for a member of staff carrying a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled starting time. Please note that there is also an upper floor exit of the Colosseo metro station; please go downstairs.

Cancellation Policy

• We will purchase your tickets and grant your entrance exactly 1 month before the day of your tour. Your ticket needs to be registered with your name in the records of the Colosseum and this can be done only once at the moment we purchase the ticket. After we have bought your ticket and associated it with your person, it cannot be cancelled or used by another person. For a full refund, please cancel at least 31 days before the starting time of the experience.
• Full refunds are not possible for cancellations made after the 31 days
• Amendments are not allowed after 31 days prior to the experience
• No refunds will be possible in case of no-show on the part of the customer
• If the tour is canceled by the provider due to poor weather, you will be given a full refund